Lee Jun Hyuk’s next drama just gave fans a taste of what’s coming — and it’s already looking like a feel-good hit. A newly released script reading video for “The Ordinary Jackpot” shows the cast bonding over big laughs and even bigger dreams, ahead of its September premiere.
Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, the series follows an average office worker whose lottery win quietly changes his outlook on life. For background on the actor leading the project, check his profile on Wikipedia. For more upcoming K-drama previews, browse TechnoSports entertainment updates.
The Ordinary Jackpot: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Lead Actor | Lee Jun Hyuk as Gong Eun Tae |
| Supporting Cast | Seo Hyun Woo (Yang Joon Ho), Oh Dae Hwan (Jung Sun Hyuk) |
| Source Material | Same-name webtoon |
| Lottery Prize | 1.3 billion won (~$907,000) |
| TVING Premiere | September 10, 6 p.m. KST |
| tvN Broadcast | September 14, 9 p.m. KST |
A Lottery Win That Changes Everything — Just Not How You’d Expect
Gong Eun Tae, an ordinary sales team leader, wins the jackpot — but the payout isn’t enough to flip his life upside down overnight. Instead of quitting his job, he shows up to work the next day with a completely new mindset, setting the stage for a story about self-transformation rather than overnight riches.
Seo Hyun Woo rounds out the office dynamic as the endearingly jealous but people-loving Yang Joon Ho, while Oh Dae Hwan plays the ambitious opportunist Jung Sun Hyuk. In the script reading clip, Lee Jun Hyuk greeted fans by wishing them lottery luck of their own, and when asked what he’d do first if he actually won, he jokingly said he’d want to “get off work” — a relatable answer that had everyone laughing.
The cast praised the strong on-set chemistry throughout the reading, building fresh anticipation ahead of the drama’s dual-platform rollout on TVING and tvN.
